How Being Positive Can Turn Toxic

Robyn Fivush Ph.D. on November 9, 2021 in The Stories of Our Lives

Why does it annoy us when people try to reassure us that it is OK, that we have a lot to be thankful for, or that we should just cheer up?

Why does it annoy us when people try to reassure us that it is OK, that we have a lot to be thankful for, or that we should just cheer up?

Give Daily Offerings to Yourself and Others

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on November 9, 2021 in Your Wise Brain

Listen to your heart for offerings calling to be expressed. Maybe it's the offering of never speaking out of anger, or really starting that novel, or determining to give love.

Listen to your heart for offerings calling to be expressed. Maybe it's the offering of never speaking out of anger, or really starting that novel, or determining to give love.

How to Create Your Bucket List

Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on November 8, 2021 in Click Here for Happiness

Simple pleasures may be especially beneficial to our well-being since contentment is thought to be central to what it means to live a fulfilling life.

Simple pleasures may be especially beneficial to our well-being since contentment is thought to be central to what it means to live a fulfilling life.

The Importance of Routines in Pursuit of Your Goals

Steve Alexander, Jr. M.A., Ed.M., ARM, LMHC on November 7, 2021 in Opening the Door

Have you often been described as having no motivation? There is another way to be effective at accomplishing your goals.

Have you often been described as having no motivation? There is another way to be effective at accomplishing your goals.

Healing Trauma With Awe and Wonder

Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D. on November 5, 2021 in Frazzlebrain

Struggling to recover from emotional or physical trauma? Cultivating a sense of awe and wonder can help you heal.

Struggling to recover from emotional or physical trauma? Cultivating a sense of awe and wonder can help you heal.

Ted Lasso and the Psychology of Positive Leadership

Jean Kim M.D. on November 5, 2021 in Culture Shrink

The hit show 'Ted Lasso' features a much-needed role model and template for the traits of empathetic and supportive leadership.

The hit show 'Ted Lasso' features a much-needed role model and template for the traits of empathetic and supportive leadership.

What Do You Love to Do? What Are You Good At?

Dona Matthews Ph.D. on November 3, 2021 in Going Beyond Intelligence

By focusing on a child's strengths and developing expertise, a Talent Record can keep curiosity and love of learning alive into adulthood.

By focusing on a child's strengths and developing expertise, a Talent Record can keep curiosity and love of learning alive into adulthood.

3 Tips for When You Feel Cranky or Stuck

Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD on November 3, 2021 in Flourish and Thrive

These strategies could help you tap into your motivation and energy, and renew yourself during challenging times.

These strategies could help you tap into your motivation and energy, and renew yourself during challenging times.

Is Self-Care Selfish?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on November 2, 2021 in Happy Together

Is self-compassion selfish? Science sets us straight on how it can be helpful or harmful.

Is self-compassion selfish? Science sets us straight on how it can be helpful or harmful.

There's More to Mindfulness Than You Might Think

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on November 2, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Mindfulness is more than a quick fix for alleviating stress. New research shows that two key elements need to be in place to make it work best for you.

Mindfulness is more than a quick fix for alleviating stress. New research shows that two key elements need to be in place to make it work best for you.

Positive Self Talk Is Important

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on November 2, 2021 in Your Wise Brain

Inner criticism tears you down. Commit to skillful corrections. Take a breath and deliberately name three strengths or virtues you have and let them sink in.

Inner criticism tears you down. Commit to skillful corrections. Take a breath and deliberately name three strengths or virtues you have and let them sink in.

What Are Your Values?

Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on November 1, 2021 in Click Here for Happiness

Check out these exercises to better understand which values matter most to you.

Check out these exercises to better understand which values matter most to you.

Indigenous Self-Actualization Is Communal

Darcia F. Narvaez Ph.D. on October 31, 2021 in Moral Landscapes

Did you know that Maslow's self-actualization theory was inspired by the Blackfoot tribe? He got some things right and some wrong.

Did you know that Maslow's self-actualization theory was inspired by the Blackfoot tribe? He got some things right and some wrong.

How to Tell That It's Time to Give In to Your Partner

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on October 30, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

In a close relationship, conflicts naturally arise. To resolve them and keep a relationship strong, new research shows when and how to give in to a partner.

In a close relationship, conflicts naturally arise. To resolve them and keep a relationship strong, new research shows when and how to give in to a partner.

The Predisposition to Notice Similarities and Coincidences

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on October 29, 2021 in Connecting with Coincidence

Among the multiple explanations for meaningful coincidences, Jung's constellation of an archetype remains speculative. Predisposition to similarities my be more parsimonious.

Among the multiple explanations for meaningful coincidences, Jung's constellation of an archetype remains speculative. Predisposition to similarities my be more parsimonious.

Can You Create a Culture of Care?

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on October 29, 2021 in From Functioning to Flourishing

Evidence-based ways leaders can leverage their existing routines and rituals to show compassion and appreciation and encourage responsibility.

Evidence-based ways leaders can leverage their existing routines and rituals to show compassion and appreciation and encourage responsibility.

5 Ways a Psychiatrist Can Make You Richer

Tomer T Levin M.D. on October 28, 2021 in Anxiety, Depression, and Health

Can therapy make you wealthier? You would be surprised at the ways it might help.

Can therapy make you wealthier? You would be surprised at the ways it might help.

Theatre comes in many different forms, but similarities across contexts, including creating a safe space for and physical practice of emotions, may cause higher well-being.

Children's Sleep Matters: ADHD, Diabetes, Depression, Obesity, and More

Dona Matthews Ph.D. on October 26, 2021 in Going Beyond Intelligence

Kids who develop a positive sleep identity are healthier, happier, more academically successful, and more creative than others. Parents can help make that happen.

Kids who develop a positive sleep identity are healthier, happier, more academically successful, and more creative than others. Parents can help make that happen.

Own Up to Your Faults and Move on

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on October 26, 2021 in Your Wise Brain

Remind yourself that it's in your own best interest to admit your faults and move on. It takes a strong person to do this, and it puts us in a stronger position with others.

Remind yourself that it's in your own best interest to admit your faults and move on. It takes a strong person to do this, and it puts us in a stronger position with others.

Being the Body Is Telling a Truth

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on October 19, 2021 in Your Wise Brain

Focus on what others communicate, and try to receive that as a valuable offering. Open your mind to the good that is implicit or down deep in the other person.

Focus on what others communicate, and try to receive that as a valuable offering. Open your mind to the good that is implicit or down deep in the other person.

The Dark Side of Collecting

Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on October 18, 2021 in The Mind of a Collector

We know why we collect great art. But what draws us to collect its reverse—the perverse, macabre, or sometimes just plain disgusting?

We know why we collect great art. But what draws us to collect its reverse—the perverse, macabre, or sometimes just plain disgusting?

Is Thriving Culture the Answer to the Great Resignation?

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on October 14, 2021 in From Functioning to Flourishing

Have you heard of the Great Resignation? Jim Harter from Gallup explores with us the benefits of a Net Thriving Culture and gives tips on where we can start.

Have you heard of the Great Resignation? Jim Harter from Gallup explores with us the benefits of a Net Thriving Culture and gives tips on where we can start.

How to Find Your Strengths

Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on October 12, 2021 in Click Here for Happiness

Check out these activities to better understand your unique strengths.

Check out these activities to better understand your unique strengths.

Get Back to Life's Basics

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on October 12, 2021 in Your Wise Brain

There may be a cost to not attending to the fundamentals of relationship-building with others and ourselves. Here are some tips on how to return to and practice the basics.

There may be a cost to not attending to the fundamentals of relationship-building with others and ourselves. Here are some tips on how to return to and practice the basics.

The more data we have about coincidences, the more support we can provide to those overwhelmed by them and to those who find themselves in the midst of psychological change.

From Surviving to Thriving With Breast Cancer

Diana Raab Ph.D. on October 8, 2021 in The Empowerment Diary

Did you ever wonder if surviving from the diagnosis of breast cancer is enough, or can you transcend to another level and improve your life in many different areas?

Did you ever wonder if surviving from the diagnosis of breast cancer is enough, or can you transcend to another level and improve your life in many different areas?

8 Tips for Parenting Teenagers

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on October 6, 2021 in Understanding Hypnosis

Raising teenagers is one of life’s great journeys, but parents can expect unexpected twists and turns. These tips can help smooth the way.

Raising teenagers is one of life’s great journeys, but parents can expect unexpected twists and turns. These tips can help smooth the way.

Unleash Your Inner Zorba the Greek

Alex Pattakos Ph.D. on October 5, 2021 in The Meaningful Life

The Academy Award-winning movie "Zorba the Greek" offers several key lessons about stress and finding deeper meaning in any situation.

The Academy Award-winning movie "Zorba the Greek" offers several key lessons about stress and finding deeper meaning in any situation.

15 Ways to Move More Each Day and Why it Matters

Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD on October 4, 2021 in Flourish and Thrive

Adding more physical activity to your life can reinvigorate your health, wellbeing, and vitality. Here are 15 simple strategies to help get you started.

Adding more physical activity to your life can reinvigorate your health, wellbeing, and vitality. Here are 15 simple strategies to help get you started.